A 74-year-old Sempronius man has been charged with sexually abusing a child following a Cayuga County Sheriff's Office investigation, Sheriff Brian Schenck announced Friday.
William Compton faces first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.
Deputies began investigating in October after receiving allegations that Compton had inappropriately touched a girl younger than 13 multiple times over the past year, according to the sheriff's office.
At Compton's arraignment, the court issued a full stay-away order of protection for the child.
Bail was set at $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.
He is scheduled to appear in Sempronius Town Court at noon Nov. 5.
Anyone with information can contact the sheriff's office at 315-253-1222 or submit an anonymous tip through the county's online tip form or SaferWatch app.
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